Connect your Epic Games account to your Xbox in three steps

To play games you own on Epic Games on your Xbox console, you need to link your Epic Games account to your Xbox profile. This connection happens on the Epic Games website, not on your console. Once linked, any games you own through Epic Games become available in your Xbox library — you do not need to buy them again.

The process takes about five minutes and requires your Epic Games password. You will sign in once on the Epic Games website, authorize the connection, and then your Xbox will recognize the link automatically.

Key Takeaways

  • You must link your accounts on the Epic Games website, not through your Xbox settings or the Xbox app.
  • Your Xbox profile and Epic Games account must use the same email address, or you will need to change one before linking.
  • After linking, games you own on Epic Games show up in your Xbox Game Pass library within a few minutes.
  • If you have never signed into Epic Games on your Xbox before, you may be asked to verify your identity the first time you launch a game.

Check that your email addresses match

Before you start linking, make sure the email address on your Xbox profile is the same as the email address on your Epic Games account. If they do not match, the connection will not work.

To find your Xbox email, go to Settings on your console, select Account, then Personal info. Write down the email you see there. Then log into your Epic Games account on a computer or phone and check the email in your account settings. If they are different, you have two choices: change your Xbox email to match your Epic Games email, or change your Epic Games email to match your Xbox email. Either way works — just make sure they are identical before you proceed.

Sign in to the Epic Games website and find the connections page

Go to www.epicgames.com on a computer or phone and sign in with your Epic Games username and password. Once you are logged in, look for your account menu — this is usually a small icon or your username in the top right corner of the page. Click it and select Account.

On the Account page, look for a section called Connections or Connected Accounts. This is where you tell Epic Games which other services you use. You should see a list of platforms like PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and Xbox. Find Xbox in that list and click the button next to it that says Connect.

Authorize the connection and sign in with your Xbox account

When you click Connect, a new window will open asking you to sign in with your Microsoft account — this is the same account you use for your Xbox console. Enter the email address and password for your Xbox profile and click Sign in.

After you sign in, you will see a screen asking you to confirm that you want to link your Epic Games account to your Xbox profile. Read the message to make sure it shows the correct accounts, then click Authorize or Allow. The page will close and you will return to the Epic Games website. The connection is now complete.

Verify the link worked and check your Xbox library

Go back to your Xbox console and open the My Games and Apps section. You should see any games you own on Epic Games now appear in your library. If you do not see them right away, wait a few minutes and refresh the page — sometimes it takes a moment for the connection to sync.

The next time you try to launch one of these games on your Xbox, you may be asked to sign in with your Epic Games credentials or to verify your identity. This is normal and happens only the first time. After that, the game will launch without asking again.

What to do if the connection fails

If you click Connect and nothing happens, or if you get an error message, the most common cause is that your email addresses do not match. Go back and double-check that the email on your Xbox profile is exactly the same as the email on your Epic Games account — even a small difference will block the connection.

If your emails do match and the connection still fails, try signing out of the Epic Games website completely, closing your browser, and starting over. Sometimes a stale login session causes the authorization to fail. If you are still stuck after trying again, you can contact Epic Games support through their website — they can see your account and help you troubleshoot from there.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Xbox Game Pass to play Epic Games on my Xbox?

No. If you own a game on Epic Games, you can play it on Xbox whether or not you have Game Pass. Game Pass is a separate subscription that gives you access to a different library of games. Linking your accounts just makes your Epic Games purchases visible on your Xbox.

What happens if I unlink my accounts later?

If you disconnect your Epic Games account from Xbox, the games will disappear from your Xbox library. You can link them again at any time by going back to the Connections page on the Epic Games website and clicking Connect again.

Can I link the same Epic Games account to multiple Xbox profiles?

Your Epic Games account can only be linked to one Xbox profile at a time. If you try to link it to a different Xbox profile, it will automatically unlink from the first one. Each person in your household should have their own Epic Games account if they want their own game library on Xbox.

Why do I see a message asking me to verify my identity?

Xbox and Epic Games ask for identity verification the first time you sign in on a new device or after linking accounts. This is a security measure. You will usually be asked to enter a code sent to your email or phone. This happens only once per device.